Contract Awarded for Town Fields Improvements
The Select Board approved a three-year contract with Tom Irwin Inc. for work related to the improvement and maintenance of the town’s playing fields.
Over the course of three years, beginning this fall and concluding on June 30, 2028, the contract will total $644,395.
This follows Town Meeting authorizing $225,000 for the initial cost of a maintenance plan for the town’s baseball, softball and multipurpose fields.
“It was apparent we did not have the staff to adequately keep up with the fields,” said Public Works Director Jay Marcotte. “This was the best approach to addressing the neglect concerns users of the field had.”
Contract Awarded for West of Harris Field Renovations
A contract totaling $765,000 was awarded to M.J. Cataldo of Littleton for the west of Harris Field renovations, a project approved by Town Meeting in May 2025.
Cataldo, who has completed other projects for the town, was the low bidder of seven bids, according to Public Works Director Jay Marcotte.
The work is scheduled to begin in October, with completion expected in spring 2026.
Other funding for this project includes $429,433 from Community Preservation Act funding, which was authorized by Town Meeting in the spring.
Donations Accepted
The Select Board accepted several donations to the town, including $1,000 from Belmont Citizens Forum for knotweed control on town property along the future Community Path.
Other donations, which were accepted on behalf of the Department of Community Services, include: $500 to the S.P.O.R.T Program, $100 donated in memory of Victor Liu, and $20 from Charles and Sophia Mone.
These donations help to support programs, adaptive programs, and services offered by the Community Services Department.
Committee Appointments
Several residents were appointed to town committees.
Armine Humphrey and Steve Weinstein were appointed to serve three-year terms on the Economic Advisory Committee.
Jaqueline Appel was appointed to serve a three-year term on the Historic District Commission. Yael Getz Schoen, who was promoted from associate member, was appointed to serve a three-year term.
Finally, the following residents were appointed to serve on the Cultural Council: Vicki Amalfitano, Katherine Creagh, Curtis Eames, and Marianne Lynch for three-year terms, and Brittany Ray for a term ending June 30, 2026.
